December 13, 2021

2G Energy’s CHP Projects in Puerto Rico

Doing business in Puerto Rico comes with many benefits — generous tax incentives, never having to shovel snow, and beautiful tropical beaches. But all these positives come with the reality of frequent power outages, which can be disruptive and disastrous for businesses of any size.

The good news is that new technologies are becoming more widely available to provide you with viable alternatives. If you want to look into viable options to ensure your business resiliency, this page is a great starting point. Welcome to 2G Energy.

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Who We Are

2G Energy is a subsidiary of a world-renowned combined heat and power (CHP) specialist parent company located in Germany. Since 1995, we’ve perfected the cogeneration process with cutting-edge technologies that create reliable power for large-scale operations.

The name comes from the last names of the company’s founders, electrical engineers Christian Grotholt and Ludger Gausling. While originally, 2G CHP systems were designed with a focus on biogas, in recent years, it has expanded to include technology that can run on propane, natural gas, and hydrogen.

Our company currently operates in six countries and employs over 580 engineers and related team members; and we have plans for additional expansions. Our main goal is to transform the energy industry to decentralized power — giving you more control over your business operations, regardless of external factors.

Why You Can Trust Us For Your Energy Needs

We are cogeneration experts offering cutting-edge CHP systems in the 50 to 2,500kW power range. Our solutions are among the most efficient in the industry because of our modular design; and our customers around the world can confirm the quality and performance of our technologies.

We provide complete services to ensure outstanding business relationships with all of our customers. When you do transition to 2G energy technologies, you can count on many benefits, including:

24 hours support
Flexible service contracts
24/7 remote system monitoring
A network of experienced service technicians
System availability guarantee of 93%
Convenient system control from anywhere
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CHP Technology

Combined heat and power (CHP) is a technology that generates energy much more efficiently than traditional power grids: It creates electricity and captures the heat that escapes from it. This harnessed heat can then be used as thermal energy, create steam, and/or heat water. As a result, you can significantly reduce power costs, as well as ensure that your business operations receive a steady and reliable supply of energy.

CHP technology has successfully been implemented in large scale operations, including:

CHP systems can be customized depending on your business needs. They can be installed on-site, within buildings, or they can be pre-packaged in their own housing unit.

You can also acquire a single system. Options range from small power plants with an electrical output of up to 60kW to larger ones for high power consumption above 500kW. In the alternative, if your operations require massive amounts of energy, they can be interconnected to generate a larger power capacity.

While CHP is often powered by biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG), our technologies also work well with popular power sources in Puerto Rico, such as propane and natural gas.

Successful CHP Projects With 2G Energy

At 2G Energy, we are proud to have an extensive portfolio of successful CHP projects in the U.S., Canada, and Europe; and we have installed over 7,500 systems worldwide. Some examples that showcase the benefits of CHP technology include:

Sarnia-Lambton Research Centre

The Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park is Canada’s largest clean-tech incubator. It focuses on large-scale industrial biotechnology. After installing a 2G CHP natural gas system, they are now on track to cut their energy costs by approximately 44%. Most of the heat generated for their buildings is generated from heat captured by CHP.

Calgary Airport

Four 2G CHP natural gas systems provide electricity, heat, and hot water to five levels at the Calgary Airport, including customs and 22 aircraft gates. Our technologies will also provide power to airport expansions that will include a hotel, a 14,000 ft. runway, and a control tower.

Eden Resort & Suites

The Eden Resort & Suites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a hotel with 301 rooms and a conference center. They are able to heat their facilities and pools, provide hot water, and serve chillers for cooling applications by using 2G natural gas CHP systems — which assure a quiet environment around the resort.

Yuengling & Sons, Inc.

Everyone loves beer, right? At least most people do. And the oldest brewery in the United States generates approximately 20% of its energy needs from a 2G 400ekW/h CHP system.

They harness the heat generated by their plant to conduct their pasteurization process, which has resulted in significant savings on energy costs for Yuengling’s owner.

Michigan State University

MSU’s Dairy Cattle Teaching & Research Center on the South Campus powers their campus using natural fertilizer to power 2G CHP systems. As a result, the campus’ dependence on the local coal-fired plant is significantly reduced.

You can read more about our natural gas projects and filter them according to your industry — agriculture, hotels and recreation, public buildings, producing industries, and waste to energy by visiting our Projects page. You can also specify your kW needs, ranging from less than 250kW to more than 2,000 kW.

Our Commitment to Providing Alternative Sources of Energy to Puerto Rico Businesses

The term energy resiliency refers to ensuring a reliable supply of energy regardless of factors such as fluctuations in supply, power outages, and natural disasters. It’s part of any comprehensive contingency plan, and it’s often the safety net that saves a business from significant financial losses whenever there’s service interruption. Looking for ways to increase energy resilience is the only practical way of moving forward in Puerto Rico.

We understand the worries that come from frequent power outages. That’s why it’s more timely than ever to look for alternative sources of energy, and our CHP systems offer viable solutions — especially since power outages have become even more recurrent under LUMA’s administration. Case in point: During the last week of September 2021, Puerto Rico experienced three power outages in three consecutive days, some of them lasting up to 12 hours; and LUMA released a written statement informing that outages will continue due to the fact that demand is higher than available generation of electricity.

Since CHP systems generate their own energy, business operations become less dependent on the island’s power grid. This helps support business continuity during power outages and provides a continuous supply of power for all critical functions.

In addition, CHP technology results in sizable energy costs, especially within the context of operating a business in the island, where the price for electricity is higher than the rates in 45 of the 50 states.

Puerto Rico often relies on natural gas and propane to generate electricity. Propane is the dominant heating fuel for most of the island, while the U.S. Department of Energy recommended the installation of a considerable natural gas plant. Both of these sources can be used to fuel our CHP systems. So you would end up with efficient, reliable technologies and a steady supply of fuel to generate your power needs. And because we have regional offices in the island, you’ll always have access to our experienced service technicians.

You can read more about our commitment to Puerto Rico businesses by downloading our free ebook, Pa’lante: Puerto Rico’s Energy Revolution.

2G Energy’s CHP Systems Support Your Energy Needs

2G Energy offers a wide array of CHP solutions that provide from 50 kW to 2,500kW. Contact us to learn more about how CHP can transform your operations and significantly reduce your energy costs.

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